Movie review by Dennis D. McDonald
FUZE is a tidy mystery-thriller that gradually unfolds to reveal a complex plot with more moving parts than one might at first expect. A WWII bomb is discovered at an excavation site in Exeter, England. Police evacuate the site, the military’s bomb disposal unit is brought in, and work begins on defusing the bomb. Simultaneously, a shadowy team nearby begins drilling into a bank vault as part of an undercover bank heist.
Are the two events related? We spend the rest of the movie answering that question through a well-orchestrated mix of action sequences and gradually revealed backstories. There are also frequent segues to police headquarters, where events are monitored through direct police observations, drones, and thermal imaging. And there are car chases.
The movie is fast-paced enough that we don’t really get too many opportunities to question what’s unfolding. There are many characters, and how they relate to each other can be confusing at times. Those relationships are gradually revealed, sometimes in surprising ways.
One thing I found impressive was the direction and editing. The characters spend a lot of time looking at screens and talking. But unlike some other action films I’ve seen, this one very skillfully integrates what the police are watching on a screen with live action “on the ground.” That’s evidence of the movie’s skilled planning, direction, and editing. Recommended for action fans!
Review copyright © 2026 by Dennis D. McDonald
